1. Digital Imaging
Unit 6: Special Layer Functions
Module 3: Using Clipping Masks
Clipping Mask
A clipping mask works similarly
to a layer mask (discussed in
Module 1). Clipping masks allow
for masking effects, such as an
image showing through text.
A clipping mask is accomplished
by using two layers in a
Photoshop document. The
bottom layer of the two acts as
the masking agent.

2. Digital Imaging
Unit 6: Special Layer Functions
Module 3: Using Clipping Masks
Clipping Mask
To create a clipping mask, create
a layer with the shape you wish
the final image to be on the
bottom layer in a Photoshop file.

3. Digital Imaging
Unit 6: Special Layer Functions
Module 3: Using Clipping Masks
Clipping Mask
Select the layer with
the image you wish
to have clipped.
From the fly out
menu, choose
“Create Clipping
Path”

4. Digital Imaging
Unit 6: Special Layer Functions
Module 3: Using Clipping Masks
Clipping Mask
The image on the
bottom layer masks
the image on the top
layer to create a new
masked image.